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Experienced Bartender Course (2 weeks) - for professionals

Experienced Bartender Course (2 weeks) - for professionals

£960.00

Develop the skills to become an experience bartender and fast-track your career having a 2 week fun in Manchester City Center!

Designed to develop the knowledge and skills to become an experienced bartenders. Strictly not for beginners.

Fast-track your way up into the bartending industry with 2 week of hands-on training with our highly-experienced instructors.

Courses starts every month! i

Calendar: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm Friday and Saturday 16pm to 21pm.  (some of those days will be used to follow the personal alcohol license course online).

The 2 weeks must be one after another

  • Gain the equivalent of 6 months bar experience
  • Master 40 classic cocktails
  • You be awarded with a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate to showcase your skills to employers at the end of your course
  • Personal Alcohol License Course and Certificate included (online). Course gains you the qualification needed to apply for your personal licence in England and Wales, which is essential if your role requires that you authorise alcohol sales, including designated premises supervisors, retail managers, restaurant and bar managers and any other persons that want to progress into these positions.
  • A 2 weeks of fun experience
  • Not Suitable for beginners. At least 1 year experience is requested. Fluent in English.
 2 week
 Manchester City Center

Why Is This Course for You?

  • Add some new certified skills to your CV (get 2 certificates)
  • You'll learn to expertly craft the homemade products to incorporate into a cocktail, the supporting ingredients that bring them depth, nuance, and curb their eye-watering strength.
  • You'll learn how to Speed-up yourself making perfect cocktails with beautiful garnish in a very fast enviroment.
  • Progress in an professional level bartending position and work your way up to become bar supervisor

Course Programme

You’ll learn:

    • Licensing Policy
    • Personal Licence inc Duties
    • Premises Licence and Operating Schedule
    • Designated Premises Supervisor
    • Temporary Events
    • Exemptions and Prohibitions
    • Unauthorised Activities and Due Diligence
    • Rights Of Entry and Inspection
    • Powers To Close Licensed Premises
    • Protection Of Children
    • The Definition and Nature Of Alcohol
    • Smoking, Drugs and Responsible Retail

  • We'll teach you to prepare any product you could ever need to incorporate into a cocktail. You'll make: 

    • Syrups
    • Cordials 
    • Foams
    • Bitters
    • Fat washes
    • Shrubs 
    • Garnishes
  • Find out how to double shake, roll, & double stir
  • how to make 40+ classic cocktails.Understanding what exists and how the ingredients pair together is crucial for later developing your own signature mixes.

  • You’ll study ice as a vital component of a drink. You'll understand:

    • The purpose & necessary quantity of ice
    • How to use ice to change the dynamics of a drink
    • The effect of different types & shapes of ice
    • The purpose of different ice carving tools
  • On Friday and Saturday night you will put in place what you learned in a fast-pace bar serving and preparing cocktails for real customers

Course Venue

Sicilian NQ bar and bistro has been hosting our Manchester cocktails and wine masterclasses and courses for the last 4 years.  It's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a trendy neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.

Location

14 Turner Street
M4 1DZ, Manchester